The Role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Health & Safety worldwide and how its rules and guidelines can help us improve health and safety in our own workplace
Description
This subject consists of 5 modules, which explore the rules and guidelines of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and how this knowledge can contribute to improved health and safety programmes in our organisations
1. The ILO and legal liability
2. National Policies on Health and Safety
3. Duties of employers and employees
4. Workplace Health and Safety implementation
5. Labour Inspectors
Objectives
1. The ILO provides common principles that form the foundation of different countries’ laws and national policies. An awareness of these principles will help you identify legal gaps in your own workplace.
2. This subject will not only improve your legal vocabulary and provide you with theoretical knowledge regarding legal compliance, but also assist with practical guidelines on implementation at your organisation.
3. Knowledge of international health and safety standards will give you confidence when dealing with labour inspections.
Audience
This subject is aimed at Supervisors, Managers and/or Safety Officers, or any person who wants to know more about safety management in the workplace.